The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 63.7 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
63.7
19.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
81%
38.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.24
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
22% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 502
- Capacity
- 77%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Mrs Maria Young (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHenry Tyndale School
Special school · 474m away
North Farnborough Infant School
Primary · 519m away
Cherrywood Community Primary School
Primary · 835m away
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 899m away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 937m away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Samuel Cody School
Special school · 1.1km away
Oak Farm Community School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Farnborough Hill?
Farnborough Hill currently has 502 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farnborough Hill take?
Farnborough Hill caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is Farnborough Hill?
Farnborough Hill is in Farnborough, GU14 8AT, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Farnborough Hill have a sixth form?
Yes, Farnborough Hill has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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